Y Market Brewing Taps 12th-Anniversary Kölsch "12 DA CAPO"
Y Market Brewing, based at Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya, tapped its Kölsch "12 DA CAPO" on March 15, 2026 as the 12th-anniversary beer for its directly operated Y Market Brewing Kitchen. It is a beer designed for a drinking experience that makes you want another round, again and again.
Hop BroY Market Brewing in Nagoya's Yanagibashi Market tapped 12 DA CAPO to celebrate its directly operated shop's 12th anniversary. As a Kölsch, the aim of making it something you want another round of again and again is pretty neatly on target.
MugiWait, want another round again and again? So it's that easy to drink!? The 12th anniversary vibe sounds strong too, and now I'm already feeling all floaty!
Hop BroExactly. Y Market Brewing started in 2014 as the first craft brewery in Nagoya City, and has been making beers that pair well with food. This one is clearly built for drinking with meals too.
MugiKölsch is a name I've heard, but I don't really get it... What is Kölsch!? It sounds kind of difficult, and now it suddenly feels like science class.
Hop BroKölsch is a style originating in Cologne, Germany, and it's easy to balance lightness with satisfying drinkability. That's why it suits an anniversary beer so well, because it can bring out lightness and body at the same time.
MugiI see! I'm curious what it looks like in the glass too. The article says a transparent gold color, so it must sparkle!
Hop BroThe appearance is nice, but the aroma is interesting. From the US Elani, you get orange peel aromas, and layered over that is a honey-like sweetness from the malt. There's also a floral impression, so the aromatic layers are really clean.
MugiWhoa, honey-like sweetness and even floral notes!? And it's not too bitter, so it sounds pretty easy to drink, doesn't it?
Hop BroThe bitterness is gentle, and the IBU is 18.24. And with an ABV of 4.5%, it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly with a soft drinking feel. It's light, but the finish still stays with you, which is nice.
MugiIBU is a measure of bitterness, right? If the number is on the low side, that feels reassuring. And with gentle bitterness, it seems easy to pair with food!
Hop BroThat's right. And the name 'Da Capo' means a sign to return to the beginning, so it carries the feeling of wanting people to toast again and again. On a 12th-anniversary milestone, it's nice that it makes you want to say, 'one more round.'
MugiHonestly, even the name that makes you want to toast again and again is wonderful... Drinking it with the atmosphere of Nagoya would definitely be delicious.
Hop BroAll right, this one's decided then. Y Market Brewing's anniversary Kölsch is one I'd want to drink slowly while it's cold.
MugiYeah, yeah, today I'm going in with another round already assumed! First one, no, I can already picture the second too!
Y Market Brewing began brewing in 2014 as the first craft brewery in Nagoya City. From the Yanagibashi Central Wholesale Market area near Nagoya Station, it has been releasing a wide range of beers meant to be enjoyed with food.
This "12 DA CAPO" is a Kölsch designed as the 12th-anniversary beer for the directly operated Y Market Brewing Kitchen. The theme is "a beer you want to keep ordering again and again." The recipe was built around the Kölsch style, which can balance lightness and drinkability, with the goal of creating a beer worthy of the milestone.
Poured into a glass, it is striking for its clear, bright gold color. The body is light, and a sweet-and-bitter aroma reminiscent of orange peel rises from the US Elani hops used. A gentle honey-like malt character layers on top, along with floral nuances. Bitterness is restrained, but the finish lingers pleasantly and for a long time.
ABV is 4.5%, and IBU is 18.24. Centered on brisk drinkability, it is finished so that the more you drink it, the more its flavors reveal themselves, making it easy to pair with meals. The name "Da Capo" is a musical direction indicating that you return to the beginning of the score and play it again. The anniversary event's wish that people toast repeatedly and again is carried directly into the beer's name.
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Hop BroY Market Brewing in Nagoya's Yanagibashi Market tapped 12 DA CAPO to celebrate its directly operated shop's 12th anniversary. As a Kölsch, the aim of making it something you want another round of again and again is pretty neatly on target.
MugiWait, want another round again and again? So it's that easy to drink!? The 12th anniversary vibe sounds strong too, and now I'm already feeling all floaty!
Hop BroExactly. Y Market Brewing started in 2014 as the first craft brewery in Nagoya City, and has been making beers that pair well with food. This one is clearly built for drinking with meals too.
MugiKölsch is a name I've heard, but I don't really get it... What is Kölsch!? It sounds kind of difficult, and now it suddenly feels like science class.
Hop BroKölsch is a style originating in Cologne, Germany, and it's easy to balance lightness with satisfying drinkability. That's why it suits an anniversary beer so well, because it can bring out lightness and body at the same time.
MugiI see! I'm curious what it looks like in the glass too. The article says a transparent gold color, so it must sparkle!
Hop BroThe appearance is nice, but the aroma is interesting. From the US Elani, you get orange peel aromas, and layered over that is a honey-like sweetness from the malt. There's also a floral impression, so the aromatic layers are really clean.
MugiWhoa, honey-like sweetness and even floral notes!? And it's not too bitter, so it sounds pretty easy to drink, doesn't it?
Hop BroThe bitterness is gentle, and the IBU is 18.24. And with an ABV of 4.5%, it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly with a soft drinking feel. It's light, but the finish still stays with you, which is nice.
MugiIBU is a measure of bitterness, right? If the number is on the low side, that feels reassuring. And with gentle bitterness, it seems easy to pair with food!
Hop BroThat's right. And the name 'Da Capo' means a sign to return to the beginning, so it carries the feeling of wanting people to toast again and again. On a 12th-anniversary milestone, it's nice that it makes you want to say, 'one more round.'
MugiHonestly, even the name that makes you want to toast again and again is wonderful... Drinking it with the atmosphere of Nagoya would definitely be delicious.
Hop BroAll right, this one's decided then. Y Market Brewing's anniversary Kölsch is one I'd want to drink slowly while it's cold.
MugiYeah, yeah, today I'm going in with another round already assumed! First one, no, I can already picture the second too!
